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Learn the history of the ethnic, racial, and religious groups of your ancestors. The background of these groups often reveals clues about where they originated, why they moved, and where they settled. Their stories also add depth and richness to your family history. | Learn the history of the ethnic, racial, and religious groups of your ancestors. The background of these groups often reveals clues about where they originated, why they moved, and where they settled. Their stories also add depth and richness to your family history. | ||
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=== People of African Descent === | === People of African Descent === | ||
There were many African-Americans in Indiana dating from the early 1800s. In 1850, the federal government passed laws that endangered the liberties of free blacks in the South. At that time, many migrated north, some with Canada in mind as a destination. Some of these stopped in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois and formed communities, often near Quakers. By about 1852, there were approximately 3,000 free African-Americans in Indiana. Free blacks often followed the migration patterns of their white neighbors. Large numbers of blacks in Indiana in the mid-19th century came to the state from North Carolina or Virginia. Some of the black Indiana farmers of the mid-1800s were large landowners. | There were many African-Americans in Indiana dating from the early 1800s. In 1850, the federal government passed laws that endangered the liberties of free blacks in the South. At that time, many migrated north, some with Canada in mind as a destination. Some of these stopped in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois and formed communities, often near Quakers. By about 1852, there were approximately 3,000 free African-Americans in Indiana. Free blacks often followed the migration patterns of their white neighbors. Large numbers of blacks in Indiana in the mid-19th century came to the state from North Carolina or Virginia. Some of the black Indiana farmers of the mid-1800s were large landowners. | ||
== Settlements == | == Settlements == | ||
'''Grant County''' | '''Grant County''' | ||
[http://www.indgensoc.org/membersonly/county/grant/weaver_cemetery_search.php Weaver Cemetery tombstone photos] | [http://www.indgensoc.org/membersonly/county/grant/weaver_cemetery_search.php Weaver Cemetery tombstone photos] | ||
<br>'''Hamilton County''' | |||
''' | '''Howard County''' | ||
[http://www.kokomo.lib.in.us/glhs/bassettCemetery/index.html Bassett Cemetery restoration photos] | |||
[http://www.kokomo.lib.in.us/glhs/ | [http://www.kokomo.lib.in.us/glhs/africanAmericanLife/index.html A Window on the Past: African-American Life in Howard County from the Civil War to 1890] | ||
<br>'''Posey County''' | |||
'''Randolph County''' | |||
''' | '''Vanderburgh County''' | ||
''' | '''Vigo County''' | ||
''' | '''Whitley County''' | ||
[http://www.indgensoc.org/membersonly/county/whitley/jeffries_cemetery_photos_search.php Jeffries Cemetery tombstone photos] | |||
<br>The following books and periodicals contain histories, bibliographies, and essays about African Americans in Indiana: | |||
The following books and periodicals contain histories, bibliographies, and essays about African Americans in Indiana: | |||
Gibbs, Wilma L., ed. ''Indiana’s African-American Heritage: Essays from Black History News & Notes''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society, 1994. (FHL book 977.2 F2i) This contains many insightful articles on education, culture, women, and history and includes some biographical sketches of noteworthy African Americans. | Gibbs, Wilma L., ed. ''Indiana’s African-American Heritage: Essays from Black History News & Notes''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society, 1994. (FHL book 977.2 F2i) This contains many insightful articles on education, culture, women, and history and includes some biographical sketches of noteworthy African Americans. | ||
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Thornbrough, Emma Lou. ''The Negro in Indiana Before 1900: A Study of a Minority''. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press, 1993. (FHL book 977.2 F2t). This book details the population changes and social history of African Americans in Indiana. | Thornbrough, Emma Lou. ''The Negro in Indiana Before 1900: A Study of a Minority''. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press, 1993. (FHL book 977.2 F2t). This book details the population changes and social history of African Americans in Indiana. | ||
Robbins, Coy D., comp. ''Indiana Negro Registers, 1852–1865''. Bowie, Maryland.: Heritage Books, 1994. (FHL book 977.2 F2r). The lists are alphabetical by county and give name, age, physical description, place of birth, residence, names of witnesses, and date registered. This book includes records of 2,138 free African-Americans in 15 counties: Bartholomew, Floyd, Franklin, Gibson, Harrison, Hendricks, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Knox, Martin, Ohio, Orange, Switzerland, and Washington. The Family History Library has microfilms of these records from Floyd, Henry, and Knox counties. These are listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | Robbins, Coy D., comp. ''Indiana Negro Registers, 1852–1865''. Bowie, Maryland.: Heritage Books, 1994. (FHL book 977.2 F2r). The lists are alphabetical by county and give name, age, physical description, place of birth, residence, names of witnesses, and date registered. This book includes records of 2,138 free African-Americans in 15 counties: Bartholomew, Floyd, Franklin, Gibson, Harrison, Hendricks, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Knox, Martin, Ohio, Orange, Switzerland, and Washington. The Family History Library has microfilms of these records from Floyd, Henry, and Knox counties. These are listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
=== INDIANA, [COUNTY]- SLAVERY AND BONDAGE === | === INDIANA, [COUNTY]- SLAVERY AND BONDAGE === | ||
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INDIANA- MINORITIES | INDIANA- MINORITIES | ||
=== Online Resources: === | === Online Resources: === | ||
*[http://www.genealogycenter.info/africanamerican/results_afram.php?subject=IN African American Gateway: Indiana section] Posted by the Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library. Includes links to online resources, complemented by a bibliographic section for materials housed in the Genealogy Center. | *[http://www.genealogycenter.info/africanamerican/results_afram.php?subject=IN African American Gateway: Indiana section] Posted by the Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library. Includes links to online resources, complemented by a bibliographic section for materials housed in the Genealogy Center. | ||
*[http://www.indgensoc.org/membersonly/african_american/african_settlements_search.php Individuals Associated with Indiana's African-American Settlements, 1817-1930]Statewide database | *[http://www.indgensoc.org/membersonly/african_american/african_settlements_search.php Individuals Associated with Indiana's African-American Settlements, 1817-1930]Statewide database | ||
*<span style="display: none | *<span id="1260416563865S" style="display: none"> </span>[http://www.myindianahome.net/gen/jeff/records/blackhx/register.html Register of Negroes and Mulattoes ]Jefferson County, Indiana 1853-1860 | ||
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